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2021 [KEPZ] EL_PASO_TX/SANTA_TERESA Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 65

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Storm Based Warning History

853 
WGUS54 KEPZ 141609
FFWEPZ
NMC013-TXC141-141915-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FF.W.0065.210814T1609Z-210814T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1009 AM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LA UNION...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
  Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas...

* Until 115 PM MDT.

* At 1009 AM MDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 
  inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 
  inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already 
  occurring. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for portions 
  of the area for the next 48 hours. Please leave your homes if in 
  these areas. The American Red Cross evacuation center is available 
  at Anthony Elementary School located at 600 North Fourth Street in 
  Anthony New Mexico. If you need a ride, notify the Sheriff's 
  Deputy or call central dispatch 5 7 5 5 2 6 0 7 9 5.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for La Union. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  West El Paso, Anthony, Vado, Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Berino, 
  Canutillo, La Union, Chamberino, Vinton, Westway and La Mesa.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 155 and 164.
	Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 1 and 8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3186 10667 3213 10673 3214 10663 3205 10657
      3200 10657 3187 10656

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

AB
404 
WGUS74 KEPZ 141914
FFSEPZ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
114 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

NMC013-TXC141-141924-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210814T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dona Ana NM-El Paso TX-
114 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 115 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
SOUTH CENTRAL DONA ANA AND NORTHWESTERN EL PASO COUNTIES...

Flooding is still on going. This flash flood warning will be 
replaced with a areal flood warning shortly.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM MDT Sunday for 
portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas.

Heavy rain is still possible and with the saturated soils runoff 
could be quick and significant.

LAT...LON 3186 10667 3213 10673 3214 10663 3205 10657
      3200 10657 3187 10656

$$

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853 
WGUS54 KEPZ 141609
FFWEPZ
NMC013-TXC141-141915-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FF.W.0065.210814T1609Z-210814T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1009 AM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LA UNION...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
  Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas...

* Until 115 PM MDT.

* At 1009 AM MDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 
  inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 
  inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already 
  occurring. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for portions 
  of the area for the next 48 hours. Please leave your homes if in 
  these areas. The American Red Cross evacuation center is available 
  at Anthony Elementary School located at 600 North Fourth Street in 
  Anthony New Mexico. If you need a ride, notify the Sheriff's 
  Deputy or call central dispatch 5 7 5 5 2 6 0 7 9 5.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for La Union. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  West El Paso, Anthony, Vado, Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Berino, 
  Canutillo, La Union, Chamberino, Vinton, Westway and La Mesa.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 155 and 164.
	Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 1 and 8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3186 10667 3213 10673 3214 10663 3205 10657
      3200 10657 3187 10656

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

AB
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404 
WGUS74 KEPZ 141914
FFSEPZ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
114 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

NMC013-TXC141-141924-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210814T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dona Ana NM-El Paso TX-
114 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 115 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
SOUTH CENTRAL DONA ANA AND NORTHWESTERN EL PASO COUNTIES...

Flooding is still on going. This flash flood warning will be 
replaced with a areal flood warning shortly.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM MDT Sunday for 
portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas.

Heavy rain is still possible and with the saturated soils runoff 
could be quick and significant.

LAT...LON 3186 10667 3213 10673 3214 10663 3205 10657
      3200 10657 3187 10656

$$

TSB

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